Tips for Steam Cleaning Your Face

Steam is an inexpensive and effective way to deep cleanse your skin. The heat from the steam opens up your pores, cleaning out impurities and leaving your skin moist, plump and healthy looking. Get the most out of your steam cleaning facial by using a few simple tips.

• Wash your face before you start your steam facial. Do this to remove any dirt from the surface of your skin.


• To create your steam use distilled or purified water.


• Enhance your steam by adding herbs water after it has boiled. Let the herbs steep for roughly five minutes. Choose your herbs based on the desired effect. For example, if you want moisturization, choose lavender or chamomile. Licorice root is ideal for most skin types and also helps to cleanse and sooth the skin.


• Pour the water into a large bowl or basin that's set in a stable location where there's no risk of it tipping over.


• Use a clean towel that's large enough to create a tent over your head and the bowl. This will help to trap the steam so that it's concentrated on your face.


• Keep your face at least ten inches from the hot water to reduce the risk of burning your skin.


• Breathe steadily and deeply while you are under the towel, keeping your eyes closed the entire time.


• Try to stay exposed to the steam for at least five minutes and up to ten.


• Splash your face with tepid and then cool water after you've finished and come from beneath the towel.


• Do not steam more than twice a week.